Day one of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> 2024 drew to a close yesterday, with over 200 people registered for the inaugural event and around 170 attending the first day. Taking place at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel in Hong Kong, the two-day event aims to develop the Asian superyacht market and attract more yachts to the region. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314018/image/large-73b4576c75aa7037bea707f8d92dd7c2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314018">Organised by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a>, under the patronage of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Simpson Superyachts (Company)">Simpson Superyachts</a>, the groundbreaking event serves as a catalyst for fostering collaboration and innovation within the superyacht sector, paving the way for enhanced opportunities and growth across the Asia-Pacific region.“We have had an excellent first day of the conference,” explained <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> Founder &amp; Director Merijn de Waard. “With over 200 people registered, we welcomed around 170 attendees today, with an excellent mix of participants from Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314007/image/large-1fcf94699fdeceb67045ae8fdeee6bde.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314007">The event started with opening words from Merijn de Waard, followed by an in-depth presentation of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a>' Head of Intelligence Ralph Dazert. Guests were then welcomed to the event by KC Lam, Head of Consulate and Chamber Engagement at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7628" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="InvestHK (Company)">Invest Hong Kong</a>, before the panel conversations began.Topics discussed on day one included, managing and operating yachts in the Asia-Pacific, building a yacht charter fleet in Asia, how to get more yachts in Asia-Pacific and develop a charter market and how Dubai became a hub for UHWNI superyachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314010/image/large-5c496bd8c51b42ca5a18bd0d2a358829.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314010">“The event has been brilliant so far!” added Nigel Tang, Captain of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/62" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nonni II53.4m (175'2&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2008">Nonni II</a> and a speaker in the managing and operating yachts in the Asia-Pacific panel. “This is a great initiative and we need to keep this going year by year, by inviting officials and authorities to listen to what all these experts have to say.”After a networking lunch, the panels continued with conversations such as, selling superyachts in Asia and an interview with Kenneth Leung of the Lai Sun Group.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/59887" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024 programme announced (2024-04-04 17:00:00 +0200)">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024 programme</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314004/image/large-10db1508aacae65acd290b896f126178.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314004">“The balance of panels, speakers, and the allocation of speaking time versus networking time has been spot on,” remarked Merijn de Waard. “Many attendees reconnected with people they hadn’t seen in a long time or met for the first time, which was wonderful to see.”Like our successful <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a>, the two day event included a Networking Dinner on the first evening of the event, where attendees were able to connect with colleagues from across the industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314024/image/large-5f3743b1fd947a9de976e1b5c260e399.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314024">Day two will begin on 6 June, with topics such as how to build a successful marina in Asia, how European yacht builders try to attract more Asian clients, the future of yacht construction in Asia and navigating the new-build journey.The two-day event will then conclude with event partner <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a>’s Managing Director, Rose Damen providing a keynote interview on the value of the Asia-Pacific region, the yard's strategy over the coming years and the changing landscape of the superyacht construction sector.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309712/image/large-06de7766ac2658eed9825f9bdb17b7cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309712">

Day one of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024 sees over 170 attendees

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Francesca Webster and Omi Tanchanok at the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024

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Simpson Superyachts team at the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024

Day one of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024 has drawn to a close, with over 170 attending the first day of the two-day event.

Over 170 people attend day one of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024

The third edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> concluded in Kobe, Japan last month with nearly 200 attendees and 34 speakers attending the two-day conference.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EThtbaZ_yVs?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> Each year, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> brings together industry leaders, yachting clients and key stakeholders with the shared goal of positioning the Asia-Pacific as a leading superyacht market and cruising destination.This year, visitors were able to take part in 14 and a half hours of networking, alongside nearly nine hours of panels and talks, with topics ranging from developing Japan as a superyacht destination, to how superyacht purchasing patterns are evolving in the Asia-Pacific region.Other topics and talks included Q&amp;As about understanding Japanese superyacht clients and Japanese business culture, as well as how Kobe is becoming a regional gateway for superyacht operations. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395607/image/large-5fd67c82000e823a5f989810b704e62c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395607">In 2024, plans were announced for the construction of Kobe Marina, a purpose-built superyacht marina intended to support Kobe’s wider waterfront regeneration ambitions. The summit allowed key stakeholders to discuss the development of this project, assessing how it could strengthen the city’s role as a gateway for yachts operating in Japanese waters.“When we found out about Kobe being an opportunity, we just jumped at it!” commented Nigel Beatty, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1317" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachtzoo (Company)">Yachtzoo</a> Japan. “It’s going to be one of the premier marinas, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, if not, marinas in the world.”&nbsp;Read more: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kobe Marina: Progress update on Japan’s first dedicated superyacht marina (2026-01-22 12:45:00 +0100)">Kobe Marina: Progress update on Japan’s first dedicated superyacht marina</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395606/image/large-ce1759bf15132239c1d25b1d84922f3d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395606">The conference also included the return of the highly-successful <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> Dinner on the first evening. Held at the La Suite Le Pan Building, just five minutes from the venue, more than 146 guests arrived for welcome drinks at the Rooftop Bar before sitting down for a full-course dinner in La Terrace Hall.“It is our third time participating in the summit,” explained Ewa Stachurska, Chief Marketing Officer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7795" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific (Company)">Sanlorenzo Asia-Pacific</a>. “We consider it absolutely crucial for the growth and evolution of our industry here in the region.”The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> also unveiled the third edition of the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report</a>, which was presented during the summit. Using <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a> and proprietary yacht-tracking data, the report examines the region’s fleet, cruising patterns and key areas of activity.&nbsp;The report looks at how many superyachts are currently active in Asia-Pacific, where they are based, whether the regional fleet is growing, and which locations are emerging as important hotspots.<a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Download your copy of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report here.</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395605/image/large-95d679fad04e6a619e09a04b8783fba3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395605">“I want to say a huge thank you to all our event sponsors, including patron <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7687" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="FEMA Marine (Company)">FEMA Marine</a>, event partners <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1821" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Damen Yachting (Company)">Damen Yachting</a> and destination partyer Kove, along with Hiroshi Sakamoto and his team at The Inland Sea, Setouchi Tourism Authority,” commented Merijn de Waard, CEO and Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a>.&nbsp;“We’re very grateful for all your support and thank you to all the attendees and panellists for getting behind this year’s event. The response from across the industry has been brilliant, and we’re already looking forward to the next one.”SYT Strategy bespoke consultancyWould you like to increase your footprint in the Asia-Pacific superyacht market but are lacking the right data? The Intelligence team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> performed extensive research specifically for the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026</a> and we could do the same for your company too through SYT Strategy. Interested? Get in touch with our Sales team via <a href="mailto:sales@superyachttimes.com" title="">sales@superyachttimes.com</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384822/image/large-01a206f2bdb72f4c331b95cf173db8a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384822">

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit Japan 2026 in 60 seconds

The 35.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a> 115 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moat35.2m (115'6&quot;)Nautor Swan2016">Moat</a> and the 31.24-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> 96 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> emerged as the overall class winners at the 2026 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> in Porto Cervo, earning their places on the event's prestigious Silver Jubilee Cup.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395390/image/large-1b9e1e6537c0245b4c595edc22c4e824.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395390">Organised by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2826" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (Company)">Yacht Club Costa Smeralda</a> (YCCS) with title sponsor Giorgio Armani, the regatta welcomed 17 superyachts for four days of racing in the waters off Sardinia. The final day saw competitors tackle a 16.4-nautical-mile course through the La Maddalena channel in north-easterly winds ranging from seven to 12 knots.Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/66177" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026 (2026-05-26 17:30:00 +0200)">Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026</a>In the Blue Class, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5553" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moat35.2m (115'6&quot;)Nautor Swan2016">Moat</a> secured her third consecutive <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> title. Owned by Juan Ball and racing with Cole Parada as tactician, the Swan 115 once again proved dominant throughout the series. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gelliceaux35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Gelliceaux</a> finished second overall on 14 points, ahead of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/53" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Briand Yacht Design (Company)">Briand</a> 108 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Inoui33.4m (109'7&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2013">Inoui</a> in third. The 39-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/167" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tripp Design Naval Architects (Company)">Tripp</a>-designed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cervo39.0m (127'11&quot;)Vitters Shipyard2009">Cervo</a>, competing in the event for the first time, placed fourth.Commenting on the victory, Ball credited the result to the team's continuous efforts to refine the yacht throughout the year and praised the spirit of the regatta and its unique setting in Porto Cervo.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395388/image/large-da55be4e78874035e8aa845a59dc0893.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395388">Meanwhile, in the White Class, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> solidified her lead with another race win on the final day. The Southern Wind 96, racing with Bouwe Bekking on tactics, finished ahead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nostromo30.1m (98'9&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2009">Nostromo</a> in second and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> by Giorgio Armani in third.The yacht's owner, Carlo Pirzio Biroli, described the event as a fantastic week of racing, highlighting the close competition on the water and the race committee's management of the fleet across all four race days.Additional honours were awarded during the event. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/577" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubois Yachts (Company)">Dubois</a> 100 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nostromo30.1m (98'9&quot;)Pendennis Shipyard Ltd2009">Nostromo</a> claimed victory in the Corinthian Division, ahead of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SØRVIND34.59m (113'6&quot;)Southern Wind2022">Sørvind</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/558" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Armani/Casa (Company)">Giorgio Armani</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6569" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Magic Blue28.64m (93'12&quot;)Southern Wind2010">Magic Blue</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395389/image/large-141d0deb5458162601fb688a8a56fe72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395389">As the highest-placed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12060" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Liberty31.24m (102'6&quot;)Southern Wind2024">Liberty</a> also secured the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Trophy, reserved for yachts built by the South African shipyard. Fellow <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> models <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11831" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gelliceaux35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2023">Gelliceaux</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kalantis35.51m (116'6&quot;)Southern Wind2026">Kalantis</a>, both SW108s, completed the podium.The event also coincided with the 20th <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/151" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Southern Wind (Company)">Southern Wind</a> Rendezvous, which saw owners and guests enjoy a more relaxed day of sailing along the same course as the regatta fleet.With the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta - 2026">Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta</a> now concluded, Porto Cervo shifts its focus to the return of the Range Rover Sardinia Cup. The event will run from 31 May to 7 June, marking its comeback after a 14-year absence from the racing calendar.

Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026 Winners

The Swan 115 Moat and Southern Wind 96 Liberty emerged as the overall class winners at the 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta.

Moat and Liberty claim top honours at 2026 Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="World Boating Day - 2026">World Boating Day 2026</a> came to a close last weekend with over 143 events hosted across 28 countries. Organised by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Life Foundation (Company)">The Superyacht Life Foundation</a>, the events took place on 23 May, with both physical and virtual activities. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395202/image/large-47bef4d2540bb1080ebc73b366e0d9e9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395202">This year saw a global celebration of events, from shipyards and marinas to museums and vibrant waterfront destinations, offering industry leaders, families, students and first-time visitors the opportunity to discover, connect and explore on and around the water.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>’s “Connecting Excellence” event brought emerging yacht design talent together with the creative and technical teams behind its most iconic projects, while, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> supported Social Boat, an Amsterdam-based initiative, enabling guests with limited financial means to experience a memorable day on the water through hosted canal journeys.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395201/image/large-8bfe1bb3fdcfcde117c16e55d94e478b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395201">In Monaco, the Monaco Cluster brought together leading names including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> MED, La Belle Classe Academy and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club de Monaco (Company)">Yacht Club de Monaco</a>, for yacht design insights, educational sessions, family activities and celebrations aligned with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Club de Monaco (Company)">Yacht Club de Monaco</a>’s Fête de la Mer.&nbsp;In Spain, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Balearic Marine Cluster (Company)">Balearic Marine Cluster</a> hosted a vibrant programme anchored by the Balearic Boating Festival 2026 at Port Adriano, a lively public celebration featuring workshops, gastronomy and interactive activities for all ages.&nbsp;Across Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza, the programme expanded further with guided shipyard visits at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/211" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astilleros de Mallorca S.A. (Company)">Astilleros de Mallorca</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="STP Shipyard Palma (Company)">STP Shipyard Palma</a>, a contemporary art exhibition at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/391" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Club de Mar (Company)">Club de Mar</a> Mallorca, networking events for women in the nautical sector, sailing experiences including the Galaxie voyage and educational initiatives opening their doors to maritime careers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395203/image/large-11f91aa214a5d621720fdb80ce62f128.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395203">In the United States, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum partnered with Sail to Shelter to deliver hands-on, creative activities, introducing families and young visitors to boating culture. Meanwhile, at Fort Lauderdale’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4355" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pier Sixty-Six Marina (Company)">Pier Sixty-Six Marina</a>, there was a fun and educational celebration focusing on teaching boating basics.As well as this, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metstrade (Company)">Metstrade</a>, in collaboration with Plastic Whale and The Ocean Conservation Trust, invited exhibitors, visitors and communities worldwide to take part in a collective action for cleaner waters. Meanwhile, E-WERF and Marée Circle opened their shipyard, offering insight into the future of boating. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/395200/image/large-f81f16266466a30b5b76761609606da9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/395200">“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/344" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="World Boating Day - 2026">World Boating Day</a> is about opening up the world of boating to anyone with a connection to the water, whether through work, lifestyle or curiosity,” concluded Dilan Sarac, Executive Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Superyacht Life Foundation (Company)">The Superyacht Life Foundation</a>.“Each year we see more communities, partners and individuals come together, and that shared energy is what drives this movement forward.”Preparations are already underway for World Boating Day 2027, with further expansion expected as new regions and partners join the initiative.(All images courtesy of The Superyacht Life Foundation.)

World Boating Day 2026 concludes

World Boating Day 2026 came to a close last weekend with over 143 events hosted across 28 countries.

World Boating Day 2026 concludes with over 143 events hosted worldwide

Yachts attending the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta 2026

Taking place from 26 May to 30 May 2026, the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta returns to Porto Cervo, Sardinia, Italy.

The largest superyachts at Cannes Film Festival 2026

SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at some of the yachts currently in the region for the 2026 edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2026 in France. 

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The largest superyachts in the region for the Cannes Film Festival 2026

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announced the release of the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026</a>, which is now available as a free download. The report was produced for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a>, held in Kobe, Japan, on 7 and 8 May 2026.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391630/image/large-35a5114e3ed8a25c76d38787ba96de16.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391630">Now in its third edition, the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">report</a> provides a data-led overview of the Asia-Pacific superyacht market, drawing on analysis from the SuperYacht Times Intelligence team, with data supplied by <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>.Using <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a> and proprietary yacht-tracking data, the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">report</a> examines the region’s fleet, cruising patterns and key areas of activity. It looks at how many superyachts are currently active in Asia-Pacific, where they are based, whether the regional fleet is growing, and which locations are emerging as important hotspots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/25869/image/large-be0ca6ac405b4c42e4bdcf910c97ce4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/25869">SYT Strategy bespoke consultancyWould you like to increase your footprint in the Asia-Pacific superyacht market but are lacking the right data? The Intelligence team at SuperYacht Times performed extensive research specifically for the <a href="https://issuu.com/superyachttimes/docs/asia-pacific_superyacht_summit_report_2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026</a> and we could do the same for your company too through <a href="https://www.sytstrategy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT Strategy</a>. Interested? Get in touch with our Sales team via <a href="mailto:sales@superyachttimes.com" title="">sales@superyachttimes.com</a>

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026 available for download

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announced the release of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report 2026, which is now available as a free download.

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The International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) has announced that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival&nbsp;</a>(CYF) has joined its community as a member. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371277/image/large-3c855c030bdd1559da307ebdccf75fe3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371277">Founded in 1964, the IFBSO represents the interests of boat show organisers by fostering international cooperation and promoting excellence in boat show management. As of April 2026, IFBSO represents 41 boat shows across 18 countries.“<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> is one of the great names in our industry, and we’re delighted to welcome them into the IFBSO community,” explained Veda Pretorius, Executive Director of the IFBSO.&nbsp;Through its working groups, annual Congress and the Boat Show Barometer research programme, IFBSO provides members with peer insight and practical tools that they might not be able to develop alone.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349170/image/large-c969f2bac08471636ca21cfbeb04d130.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349170">This year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival - 2026">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> runs from 8 to 13 September and will be the first edition under the leadership of the new Show Director Constance Brément. “Joining IFBSO ahead of the 2026 edition – my first as Show Director of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a> – has special significance,” she explained.&nbsp;“This membership strengthens our international outlook and gives us a valuable opportunity to connect with leading boat show organisers worldwide, share best practices, and continue evolving the Festival for the benefit of our exhibitors, partners and visitors.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371265/image/large-65eeb855cd18b7b0172495f2695045fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371265">Organised by global events company RX (Reed Exhibitions), the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>’s value closely aligns with the work of the IFBSO’s Diversity &amp; Inclusion and Sustainability working groups.Held annually across Vieux Port and Port Canto in Cannes, France, the event serves as a major platform for yacht unveilings, premieres and debuts. “Our congratulations go to Constance Brément, who steps up as Show Director for 2026,” concluded Pretorius. “We wish her a brilliant first edition.”

Cannes Yachting Festival joins IFBSO

The International Federation of Boat Show Organisers (IFBSO) has announced that the Cannes Yachting Festival (CYF) has joined its community. 

Cannes Yachting Festival joins IFBSO ahead of 2026 edition

MEDYs largest yachts attending


SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at the largest yachts set to attend MEDYs 2026.

Largest yachts attending the Mediterranean Yacht Show 2026

The highly anticipated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2026 - 7th">Turkish Yacht and Broker Association Charter Show</a> (TYBA) returns for its seventh edition from 7 to 11 May in Marmaris, Turkey. Here’s a preview of a curated selection of high-end gulets, motor yachts and sailing vessels making their way to the stunning Aegean town for an unforgettable showcase at this year’s show.&nbsp;Noyan Mutlugil, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2026 - 7th">TYBA</a> Chairman of Show Committee, highlights how this year's show is the celebration of "a 47-year-old legacy of yacht charter shows in Marmaris. The idea for the first charter show in the region was initiated in 1979 by Jim and Jill Anderson, who were living in Marmaris at the time and pioneered the idea of holding a yacht show in the area. Following this initial attempt in 1979, the first official yacht charter show gained international recognition from 1981 onwards."The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2026 - 7th">TYBA</a> Association has taken over this legacy and continues to develop it with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TYBA Yacht Charter Show 2026 - 7th">TYBA</a> Yacht Charter Show. Except for a two-year break due to the pandemic, this tradition has continued uninterrupted for almost fifty years. "With this deep-rooted history, the charter show tradition in Turkey is considered the second oldest ongoing organisation in the world (the first being the Antigua Charter Yacht Show)" shares Noyan.The event, held in the shadow of the historic Marmaris Castle, will showcase the most distinguished commercial charter yachts representing Turkish yachting. The fair offers an ideal platform for brokers to inspect yachts, meet crew members, and strengthen professional relationships in the international charter market. This year's show will have 49 yachts attending, more than 35 of which are over 24-metres. Below we highlight some of the largest yachts attending the show in Marmaris.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372258/image/large-99b1a81121f61333e96e22df28abe8f4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372258"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8508" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oguz Khan50.5m (165'8&quot;)Bodrum Oguz Marin2025">Oguz Khan</a> | 50.5 m| Bodrum Oguz Marin | 2025<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/91243/image/large-a1b5f68c82d686fc8ca37faf0817fa06.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/91243"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="All About U 249.9m (163'9&quot;)ADA Yacht Works2019">All About U 2</a> | 49.9 m | ADA Yacht Works | 2019<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/362258/image/large-dc3e81368f0b46bc3a72a1191f5879b2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/362258"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Legasea49.9m (163'9&quot;)ADA Yacht Works2025">Legasea</a> | 49.9 m | &nbsp;ADA Yacht Works | 2025<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4902" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mare Nostrum49.1m (161'1&quot;)Kadir Turhan2008"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/74850/image/large-8bc7af20b9cb01faaa7e41945f6ed733.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/74850">Mare Nostrum</a> | 49.1 m | Kadir Turhan | 2008<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/391833/image/large-bbe4edc295863d675e0ee7133a4480c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/391833"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Orient Star47.0m (154'2&quot;)CMB Yachts2012">Orient Star</a> | 47.0 m | CMB Yachts | 2012 | Exhibited by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Love 47.0m (154'2&quot;)Custom2024"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/353867/image/large-910b98a7f5fa11f327b31e85077dac21.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/353867">De Love</a> | 47.0 m| Custom | 2024<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Halcon Del Mar 45.0m (147'8&quot;)Tum Tour Yacht2017"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/83965/image/large-d13ce021e2db9ed1b19914879d728af4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/83965">Halcon Del Mar</a> | 45.0 m | Tum Tour Yacht | 2017<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15216" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="North Wind43.99m (144'4&quot;)Sökmen Kardeşler2023"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354006/image/large-5ad7ae069e6c92226c87682fda4c3656.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354006">North Wind</a> | 43.99 m| Sökmen Kardeşler | 2023<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3308" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ubi Bene43.89m (143'12&quot;)Valena Yachting2010"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/227727/image/large-4e23d5d657af051b8a4abbd3e981b307.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/227727">Ubi Bene</a> | 43.89 m | Valena Yachting | 2010<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12958" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Son Of Wind42.3m (138'9&quot;)Unknown2021"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/268014/image/large-b45a282828e6b1b5bd098a45fc29e19c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/268014">Son of Wind</a> | 42.3 m | Unknown | 2021<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13789" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Double Eagle39.6m (129'11&quot;)Bodrum Shipyard2005"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308658/image/large-b9207365c007f654810a46092c73d23d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308658">Double Eagle</a> | 39.6 m | Bodrum Shipyard | 2005<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1766" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ariela39.6m (129'11&quot;)CRN2004"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/265911/image/large-bd88c05f4f2d47222e3fafd821c9412b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/265911">Ariela</a> | 39.6 m &nbsp;| CRN | 2004<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12415" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deep Water39.2m (128'7&quot;)Tum Tour Yacht2022"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309282/image/large-d1ad70fcd789c47bf8fd9657d271fda9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309282">Deep Water</a> | 39.2 | Tum Tour Yacht | 2022<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/354035/image/large-88623e1b47738af17ac7fb15efb54adf.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/354035"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Long Island39.0m (127'11&quot;)Sökmen Kardeşler2019">Long Island</a> | 39.0 m | Sökmen Kardesler | 2019<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canaria38.2m (125'4&quot;)Cavusoglu Yat Imalathanesi2013"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/82543/image/large-d48474ae029651b935359a715543116b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/82543">Canaria</a> | 38.2 m | Cavusoglu Yat Imalathanesi | 2013<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5878" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bella Mare38.0m (124'8&quot;)Bozburun Shipyard2008"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/82353/image/large-af7675db9f7deb6f8e15e3b386142d2d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/82353">Bella Mare</a> | 38.0 m | Bozburun Shipyard | 2008<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11346" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Queen of Makri 37.2m (122'1&quot;)Megri Yachting2020"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200605/image/large-755b99d0b1c5f839f91437ffaae97b42.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200605">Queen of Makri&nbsp;</a>| 37.2 m| Megri Yachting | 2020<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gitane37.0m (121'5&quot;)Evadne Yachts2008"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/297646/image/large-ae71f4ce5f943acefd5103db2f7aaaea.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/297646">Gitane</a> | 37.0 m | Evadne Yachts | 2008<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3467" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Panfeliss36.5m (119'9&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2009"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/238371/image/large-138e93c31481b7095088353d9f931041.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/238371">Panfeliss</a> | 36.5 m | Mengi Yay | 2009<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1579" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="White Soul35.84m (117'7&quot;)Bod-Yat A.S.2007"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201462/image/large-c2efeefc32c4517fe9c430ef9c466ec9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201462">White Soul</a> | 35.84 m | Bod-Yat A.S. | 2007<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/2150/image/large-1f7d6b8ba5da2222459551cb1ac747bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/2150"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5882" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Estrella de Mar34.0m (111'7&quot;)Koyunbaba Boat Manufacturing2011">Estrella De Mar</a> | 34.0 m | Koyunbaba Boat Manufacturing | 2011<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/104237/image/large-d1d118fe5215c9567fcb80c4301fb847.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104237"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9134" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coral34.0m (111'7&quot;)Türkoglu Shipyard 2008">Coral</a> | 34.0 m | Türkoglu Shipyard| 2008<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/267935/image/large-f68ae32e4a5eb3b16c7dac9a04f669e3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/267935"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1462" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Go33.77m (110'10&quot;)Dragos Yachts2009">Go</a> | 33.77 m | Dragos Yachts | 2009<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271961/image/large-47b743c3b2e2c84a8afd2da533d41ce7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271961"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13006" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Questa Vita33.0m (108'3&quot;)Unknown2021">Questa Vita</a> | 33.0 m | Unknown | 2021<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/296940/image/large-36b720092923eb69c9d80c4010ea13f8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/296940"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4318" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serenity 8630.11m (98'9&quot;)Mural Yachts2007">Serenity 86&nbsp;</a>| 30.11 m | Mural Yachts | 2007For the full list of yachts attending TYBA, visit the official event <a href="https://tybachartershow.com/attending" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">site</a>.

yachts attending TYBA 2026

Discover some of the largest superyachts attending the Turkish Yachts and Brokers Association show in Marmaris, Türkiye.

Largest superyachts attending TYBA 2026

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announce <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> as Event Partner for the third edition of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a>, which will take place in Kobe on 7 and 8 May 2026, hosted at La Suite Kobe Oceans Garden.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/390946/image/large-734b249872100012a6cb4f44a4137db4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/390946">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026 programme (2026-04-10 15:15:00 +0200)">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026 programme&nbsp;</a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> convenes yacht owners, operators and senior industry stakeholders to examine how the region’s superyacht market is evolving, with discussion centred on regulatory frameworks, operational realities and the conditions required for sustainable, long term growth.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/386863/image/large-58c4ccbfb716dce2b59f06ad26c0f064.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/386863">Japan, which has not traditionally been perceived as a core yachting nation, is home to more than 21,000 ultra high net worth individuals. This concentration of private wealth, combined with recent regulatory reform and growing investment in marina and service infrastructure, has brought renewed attention to the country’s potential role within the wider Asia Pacific superyacht ecosystem.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="What is shaping Japan’s yacht brokerage market? (2026-03-02 13:30:00 +0100)">What is shaping Japan’s yacht brokerage market?</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/370701/image/large-fccdf0ce93277bda47184d5f87855515.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/370701">As Japan continues to open its market to international yacht traffic, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/325" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit - 2026 - 3rd Edition">2026 Summit</a> will explore how the country is positioning itself alongside more established regional destinations, while also examining broader regulatory, operational and investment trends shaping the Asia Pacific market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/384775/image/large-410054e783a96845b5d4c94c95eff55c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/384775">

Benetti announced as Event Partner for APSS 2026

SuperYacht Times is pleased to announce Benetti as Event Partner for the third edition of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit.

Benetti announced as Event Partner for Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2026 in Japan

Situated on Spain's northeastern Mediterranean coast in the city of Tarragona, is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a>, which has established itself as one of the superyacht industry's leading technical marinas. Managed since 2020 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6623" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocibar (Company)">Group Ocibar</a>, a specialist marina operator with a portfolio that includes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Adriano (Company)">Port Adriano</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6623" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocibar (Company)">Marina Botafoc</a> and other facilities in the Western Mediterranean, the Tarragona-based marina offers 32 deep-water berths accommodating yachts from 45 to 160 metres.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396342/image/large-b21010aff93c960f7f8458944c689f88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396342">Known throughout the industry as the "Home of Giants", <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a> has become a preferred destination for some of the world's largest superyachts. Yet according to Maite Murillo Galimany, Commercial Executive at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a>, the nickname extends far beyond the vessels themselves. "We call <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a> ‘Home of Giants’ due to the big size of the superyachts we host in Tarragona," Maite explains. "I would add that it’s the ‘Home of Giants’ as well for the professional team you find there including the companies set in the marina."Having recently celebrated her tenth anniversary at the marina, Maite has witnessed first-hand the transformation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a> from a relatively quiet facility into one of the Mediterranean's most established technical yachting hubs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396338/image/large-fca205e48cc33ba9ee3fc59247f69023.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396338">A decade of growthMaite joined <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a> after working in the hospitality industry for numerous years. Eager for a new challenge, joining <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a> “felt like I was in the right place at the right moment; I usually remind my colleagues how lucky we are to work in such an industry.”&nbsp;Looking back at the last decade, it has been an exchange of experience: where Maite has brought in a lot of knowledge and know-how from the hospitality sector, as well as a fresh perspective, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a> has, in turn, taught her almost everything she knows about yachting.&nbsp;During her time at the port, Maite has experienced many changes and developments “when I first started, the marina was a very different operation; much more quiet. Then we would be happy if we had all 20 berths full.” There would be time for her to get to know crew members and learn about the industry’s unique demands. For the past three years, during the high season, the 32 berths are constantly busy and it’s never quiet in the port - there is always something to do, someone to help, or a next event to organise.&nbsp;As <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a> continues to grow, the challenge lies not only in meeting the increased operational demands, but also in preserving the company culture. Maite emphasises how “growth should enhance our service; it should never diminish the human connection that sits at the core of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a>.” It is precisely that view that makes <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a> not just a well-functioning marina, but makes it a pleasant port to berth: there is attention to detail, service that includes empathy, and always that personal touch. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396341/image/large-9c8de7b3c0dc25537ef0e8138716f5dd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396341">A human-first approachDespite the busyness of the port, Maite ensures she and her team are always available for those whose paths traverse through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a>. “I have always kept my sense of empathy towards others,” Maite shares, “we are working for people that are far away from home and their loved ones for months. Being conscious of the human side of the industry is the key to succeeding not just in this role, but as a marina."That philosophy remains central to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a>'s approach today. While the marina is renowned for its technical capabilities and infrastructure, the team places equal importance on creating an environment where crew, captains, contractors and guests feel welcomed and supported. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/64707/image/large-1ed133346042b25c7f81bc037d60865e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/64707">Maite is like the fairy godmother of the port, referring to it as “a factory of dreams coming true.” Vessels and crew that visit the port tend to be there for weeks or months at a time so the goal is to make them feel as comfortable as possible, to provide a sense of home. For Maite and her team that means helping with any type of request that they may receive. “Sometimes it’s helping someone book accommodation, sometimes it’s finding second-hand golf clubs or taking someone to the doctor. Other times it is nothing more than going for a walk with someone who just needs a listening ear.”Sometimes the requests are more technical, like finding a last-minute berthing spot for a superyacht when the marina is technically already fully booked. “Making things like that happen makes you feel fulfilled," Maite shares, “it’s a really, really good feeling.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396337/image/large-52265a745d7405de83cbd61a1434cb4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396337">Entering the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6623" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocibar (Company)">Ocibar</a>&nbsp;eraIn 2020, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6623" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocibar (Company)">Group Ocibar</a> took over management of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a>. Since then, the marina has grown exponentially, with an emphasis on creating quality experience for guests and employees alike. “There has been a huge change in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a>’s development when <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6623" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocibar (Company)">Ocibar</a> took over marina management,” Maite says. “The company projects both commercially and on the staff structure were a game changer.”The impact has been visible throughout the marina, which is constantly busy, seeing most of the 32 berths occupied, as well as facilities being expanded and improved and the reputation of the marina within the superyacht community has strengthened. “We’ll have captains who are eager to return and make a quick call to reserve a berth. But we also get a lot of superyachts via referrals, like a captain who recommends <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a> to another captain.”&nbsp;Another important element of the marina is her security. With 24-hour surveillance and glass walls surrounding the entire premise, guests can feel safe and secure, as well as controlled dock access. While Maite finds that the port “has the perfect package,” the most important element of the work lies in the human element: “by being nice, providing good treatment and service to the boats, both in a technical and personal way.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396339/image/large-4fe39a4f831012eebfd1a87fd3917c28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396339">Enabling growthAs <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a> continues to grow, maintaining a balance between innovation and experience remains a priority. “New and fresh ideas are always on the table but experience is the base that took us where we are,” shares Maite, “so we try to strike a balance between the two.” Commercial assistant Laia Vidaller, who only recently joined the industry, highlights how working in yachting has been “dynamic and unique, every day, I get to see different parts of the industry.”The philosophy extends across the entire team. Different personalities, backgrounds and generations bring varying perspectives, but everyone shares the same objective: continuously improving the marina and the service delivered to its clients. “Nani [the Sales Business Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6623" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocibar (Company)">Ocibar</a>] is always running, he’s always one step ahead and has such a brilliant mind, this way of working has inspired me a lot,” shares Maite. While there are sometimes differences across departments, generations, or people, the overall goal is to create an environment that values the systems in place whilst looking towards innovative ideas to keep bettering the port. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/64712/image/large-3c9c102b9b04027c2f309de64732d9ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/64712">One such way in which the port is innovating, is by focusing its attention to greener projects. With a shift in the yachting industry towards a next generation of owners, who tend to be younger and more focused on eco-friendly and eco-forward innovations, the port is happily joining this movement. "The growth of both the industry and the marina is already moving at high speed when caring about the environment," says Maite. "We can clearly see a huge commitment from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6623" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocibar (Company)">Ocibar</a>."“We’ve placed solar panels on all the buildings in the port, helping us with lighting across the facilities and along the docks,” shares Maite. Another project, which has been in place since 2023, is the water bubble barrier, which works to prevent rubbish from getting into the marina. “We are focused on keeping the marina eco-friendly and safe, but simultaneously we are also introducing two other projects that help keep the water surface in the marina as clean as possible.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396340/image/large-154331418f761509495fc13f2bd5694d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396340">When looking towards the future of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a>, one thing seems very clear: it’s centred on the people. While there is always an exciting new development in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a> and no day is the same, it is the people that make it all happen. “I still see this industry as a factory of dreams coming true,” Maite shares. Watching <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a> grow and welcoming more yachts from around the world is a challenge that keeps me excited.”&nbsp;Having developed into one of the most established technical yachting hubs in the Western Mediterranean, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a> continues to grow and push itself in what it can achieve and provide for both its visitors and its team members. Working across generations and varying levels of expertise, the port relies on existing structure and knowledge, as well as continuously welcoming fresh ideas and innovations. Maite notes how "the never-ending momentum of the yachting industry and the commitment of the company to its growth and people, it’s a reality that should make anyone excited about working in a place such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a>."

Why this Spanish marina is a key stop on the Mediterranean circuit 

A look inside the Spanish Port Tarraco, the superyacht hub located near Barcelona.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a> has announced the launch of the fourth hull in the 29.07-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">Arcadia A96</a> yacht series from its facility in Napoli, Italy. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396355/image/large-5409c93db25bb7dd035f199e3a50768d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396355">Customised with her owner in mind, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">A96</a> yacht features exterior design and naval architecture crafted in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1124" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lobanov Design (Company)">Lobanov Design</a>.“The A96 yacht perfectly embodies our concept of Arcadian Living,” explained Ugo Pellegrino, founder and CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia Yachts (Company)">Arcadia Yachts</a>. “For this fourth <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">A96</a>, exchanging ideas with the owner has produced a design with a strong sense of identity, one that truly reflects his personal approach to experiencing the sea.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396356/image/large-ed29911e4107830ec8a38c953fc34ec6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396356">A key focus of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">Arcadia A96</a> yacht is her use of natural light, with her living areas benefitting from large sliding doors and windows that open fully to bridge the gap between her indoor and outdoor spaces.&nbsp;Spanning 214 GT, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">Arcadia A96</a> yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration, with her master suite situated forward on the main deck, while two double and two convertible twin staterooms can be found on the lower deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/366175/image/large-1bfde17197ee5a988dc21cd01001f0c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/366175">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">Arcadia A96</a> yacht features a 140 square-metre upper deck, making it one of the largest in her class. Her folding side terraces also expand her exterior deck space, offering almost 90 square-metres for her aft cockpit.&nbsp;With a beam of almost eight-metres and a draft of 1.77-metres, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">Arcadia A96</a> yacht is able to access and anchor with ease in shallow waters, allowing her to access more anchorages and ports.&nbsp;In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/14765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arcadia A96/0429.07m (95'4&quot;)Arcadia Yachts2026">Arcadia A96</a> yacht is powered by quadruple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 24 knots.&nbsp;

Arcadia A96: Fourth 29m yacht launched

Arcadia Yachts has announced the launch of the fourth hull in the 29.07-metre Arcadia A96 yacht series from its facility in Napoli, Italy. 

Fourth 29m Arcadia A96 yacht launched in Italy

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa Yachts</a> have announced that the new 61-metre full-custom superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> is currently in-build, following her coin ceremony on 4 June in Civitavecchia. She has an expected delivery date of February 2029. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396335/image/large-20994b343d36614474f692d586e21e01.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396335">The sale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> to an American client was first announced in September 2025, with Jim Evans and Juan Andrade of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachtsMonaco</a> introducing the buyer. The yacht is described by the shipyard as prioritising space efficiency, with meticulous attention to detail.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> features exterior design and layout by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4364" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Horacio Bozzo Design (Company)">Horacio Bozzo Design</a>, who also designed the concept, alongside interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/926" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design (Company)">Sinot Yacht Architecture &amp; Design</a> and basic engineering and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1403" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Axis Group Yacht Design (Company)">Axis Group Yacht Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396332/image/large-41685bdb5247420ded4295c027b7ff08.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396332">Composed with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the yacht has been designed in line with the owner’s vision, as well as staying true to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa’</a>s boutique philosophy. According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> bridges the gap between a 60 and 70 metre platform, offering volume and luxury often associated with larger vessels.Conceived around a strong connection with the sea and an outdoor-oriented lifestyle, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> features an exceptionally large beach area which opens on three sides through fold-down platforms. These directly connect to a wellness area providing a gym, a sauna and a massage/beauty centre.Spanning over 1,200 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16310" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Dream61.0m (200'2&quot;)Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.2029">Project Dream</a> boasts a private owner’s apartment on the upper deck, complete with a forward private terrace with a swimming pool, while additional guest accommodation can be found on her main deck<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396333/image/large-d50634b1d185cea5297db27942d72387.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396333">Her spacious sun deck has been designed with entertainment and relaxation in mind, with a second pool taking centre stage. A third pool can be found aft on the bridge deck, while additional features include a cinema lounge positioned aft on the bridge deck.“We worked closely with the clients for several months, initially focusing on one of our existing projects before moving on to a full custom design,” said Claudio Corvino, Sales and Business Development Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1661" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tankoa Yachts S.p.A. (Company)">Tankoa Yachts</a>.Construction will now further progress, with an expected delivery date of February 2029.

Project Dream: Construction begins on 61m Tankoa yacht

Tankoa Yachts have announced that the new 61m full-custom yacht Project Dream is currently in-build.

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61m full-custom Tankoa yacht Project Dream in-build

The 69.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5993" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spectre69.2m (227'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2018">Spectre</a> has been spotted just outside Centraal Station, in Amsterdam. Built for American entrepreneur John Staluppi and delivered in 2018, the custom superyacht takes her name from the James Bond franchise, continuing the long-running 007 theme that has defined many of Staluppi's yachts. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396368/image/large-d47cd263e22cf48ca7cf744a1fcd213c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396368">The yacht was subsequently sold to a new owner in 2019, and Staluppi has since commissioned an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/65721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Serial yacht owner John Staluppi buys 82m Bilgin in-build yacht Project Bond (2026-03-27 11:30:00 +0100)">82-metre Bilgin currently under construction, Project Bond</a>.Constructed with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5993" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spectre69.2m (227'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2018">Spectre</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Cassetta Yacht Designers</a>, naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a> and interiors developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a>. According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>, she has recently benefitted from a refit in 2025.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396369/image/large-c7732fa9ece0b365b5a969079ba562db.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396369">From the outside,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5993" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spectre69.2m (227'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2018">Spectre</a>&nbsp;presents sleek lines that are softened by flowing curves around her upper decks, horizontal glazing, tiered decks, and a sharp bow. Spacious outdoor areas provide multiple zones for relaxing and grand-scale entertaining.Aft, the deck highlights a raised pool flanked by massive lounge seating in vibrant blue, and a sit-up bar. One of her standout features is the beach club, which opens directly to the sea through sliding glass doors, while a secluded Jacuzzi on her private deck offers a more intimate retreat.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396370/image/large-cf918ea478ba6008969082d7c6e6f43c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396370">Stepping inside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5993" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spectre69.2m (227'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2018">Spectre</a> embraces a luxurious aesthetic defined by high-gloss dark wood finishes, polished stone surfaces and metallic detailing. Large windows throughout her main deck flood her living spaces with natural light while framing ocean views.Her main saloon, featuring curved sofas and bespoke furnishings, seamlessly transitions into a formal dining area. Mirrored ceiling panels, sculptural lighting elements and reflective finishes further enhance the sense of volume and depth throughout the space. A dramatic central staircase and glass elevator connect the yachts' decks while serving as a defining architectural facet onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396367/image/large-e190c6941189b102c633fb6827d2aa61.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396367">With a beam of 11.2-metres and spanning 1,403 GT, the yacht is arranged to accommodate up to 12 guests across six well-appointed staterooms. Dedicated quarters are provided for a crew of 15, including her captain.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5993" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Spectre69.2m (227'0&quot;)Benetti SpA2018">Spectre</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 17 knots, a top speed of 21 knots and a range of approximately 6,000 nautical miles, reinforcing her long-cruising credentials.&nbsp;

69m Benetti motor yacht Spectre in Amsterdam

Take a closer look at the 69.2-metre Benetti superyacht Spectre that has been spotted in Amsterdam.

This 69m Benetti is turning heads in Central Amsterdam

A fire broke out onboard the 34-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eagle Wings III34.0m (111'7&quot;)Custom Line2005">Eagle Wings III</a> at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2015" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="One °15 Marina (Company)">ONE°15 Marina</a> Sentosa Cove in Singapore on the morning of Sunday 7 June.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396329/image/large-df8d245fde54d5510b42f5a1cacf3c45.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396329">According to local news reports, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) was alerted to a fire at 11 Cove Drive at around 8:10am. The yacht was fully engulfed in flames, with land based emergency services arriving at the scene in seven minutes and immediately deploying a water jet from the pontoon to fight the fire.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eagle Wings III34.0m (111'7&quot;)Custom Line2005">Eagle Wings III</a> began drifting away from her berth, with an SCDF Marine Vessel also deployed as part of the operation. “At the height of the firefighting operation, two water jets from the pontoon and one water monitor from the SCDF Marine Vessel were deployed,” explained the Singapore Civil Defence Force.&nbsp;Eyewitnesses reports state that around 13:40, the yacht was partially submerged in the water. There were no reported injuries at the time of publication and the cause of the fire is still being investigated.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396330/image/large-2b40a148f09e6ca3d77483a385283abb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396330"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eagle Wings III34.0m (111'7&quot;)Custom Line2005">Eagle Wings III</a>&nbsp;was one of five yachts in the EagleWings Yacht Charters fleet that sailed to nearby islands such as Lazarus Island. She has since been removed from the website, but Chairman and founder Julian Theng posted on social media that, "It was tough seeing <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eagle Wings III34.0m (111'7&quot;)Custom Line2005">Eagle Wings III</a>go up in flames. So sudden and unexpected that a piece of my heart sank with it."He shared that when he arrived at the scene, he saw the captain and hugged him. "So grateful that the crew is safe and that no one was injured. Farewell <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eagle Wings III34.0m (111'7&quot;)Custom Line2005">Eagle Wings III</a>, we will miss you. The awesome memories will live on."Launched in 2005 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/112" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Custom Line (Company)">Custom Line</a> 112 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eagle Wings III34.0m (111'7&quot;)Custom Line2005">Eagle Wings III</a> features interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/105" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuccon International Project (Company)">Zuccon International Project</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/12" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CRN (Company)">CRN</a>. Spanning 213 GT, the Italian-built yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration.&nbsp;Her master suite is situated forward on the main deck, while a full-beam VIP suite is located amidships on the lower deck, alongside a double stateroom forward and two twin staterooms. Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2768" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Eagle Wings III34.0m (111'7&quot;)Custom Line2005">Eagle Wings III</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that provide her with a top speed of 28.5 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots.

Eagle Wings III: Fire destroys yacht at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove

A fire broke out onboard the 34m Custom Line yacht Eagle Wings III at the ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove in Singapore on the morning of Sunday 7 June.

Fire destroys 34m yacht Eagle Wings III at ONE°15 Marina Sentosa Cove, Singapore

The 99.13-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christina O99.13m (325'3&quot;)Canadian Vickers1943">Christina O</a> is currently on the market, with Dennis Frederiksen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> and Tim Morley of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1977" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Morley Yachts (Company)">Morley Yachts</a> appointed as joint central agents. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> presents the opportunity to acquire one of the most recognisable yachts in the world.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393254/image/large-b8cad689f5df6c9553b06d7488a9e151.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393254">Originally built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canadian Vickers (Company)">Canadian Vickers</a> in 1943, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christina O99.13m (325'3&quot;)Canadian Vickers1943">Christina O</a> was formerly known as Argo. She served as a Canadian naval vessel during World War II, before being acquired by Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis, who transformed her into one of the most iconic private yachts of her era.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393232/image/large-bf285f17f9b9726616b6b97716fd854b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393232"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393239/image/large-96b650835fd26884a8f646edcacc644b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393239">Following an extensive rebuild between 1999 and 2001, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> has established herself as one of the industry's most successful charter vessels and has been represented on the charter market by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> for many years.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393240/image/large-7476956cca68d61f2c19848f9de46b81.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393240">Throughout her history, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christina O99.13m (325'3&quot;)Canadian Vickers1943">Christina O</a> has hosted a number of prominent guests, including Sir Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Maria Callas and Jackie Kennedy. More recently, the yacht has appeared in major productions including The Crown and Triangle of Sadness.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393241/image/large-65ef920f513cc26a36176c7948532d05.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393241">Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christina O99.13m (325'3&quot;)Canadian Vickers1943">Christina O</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caesar Pinnau (Company)">Caesar Pinnau</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caesar Pinnau (Company)">Caesar Pinnau</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/299" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Costas Carabelas (Company)">Costas Carabelas</a>. Her interior was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/300" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Apostolos Molindris & Associates (Company)">Apostolos Molindris &amp; Associates</a>. The yacht underwent an extensive rebuild between 1999 and 2001 and most recently completed a refit in 2023.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393252/image/large-3bc1c029cfcea55848ffae03c1a15f67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393252"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393247/image/large-e8f0f686edc999be6527673064935c0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393247">Outside, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale/of-type=motor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> retains the elegance of a classic superyacht, characterised by wide teak decks and a myriad of areas for entertaining. Her upper decks offer expansive lounge and dining spaces, alongside a Jacuzzi and panoramic views of the surrounding seas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393238/image/large-6c85bdbf280e4cf7ac0d86b1e5a14442.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393238"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393250/image/large-02695f97aa41c822595328596ac97aa0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393250"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393253/image/large-42fab8fc09faa3fdd1da075e833c5b95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393253">A paragon of social opulence, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christina O99.13m (325'3&quot;)Canadian Vickers1943">Christina O</a> is equipped for grand-scale entertaining, accommodating as many as 157 guests while at anchor. Perhaps her most enchanting feature is her mosaic-lined swimming pool, which features a rising floor that transforms into a dance floor for unforgettable evenings under the stars.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393233/image/large-62349646c4471793b115efe857ae4adb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393233">Stepping inside, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christina O99.13m (325'3&quot;)Canadian Vickers1943">yacht Christina O for sale</a> preserves many of her historic features. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/directories/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is home to historic spaces including Jackie Kennedy Lapis Lounge, the Callas Lounge, and the historic Ari’s Bar. She also features a wellness area and various elegant spaces for dining and entertaining. Rich wood panelling, handcrafted detailing and traditional furnishings all contribute to further echo the yacht's celebrated heritage.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393228/image/large-f7410ccb3767abbe5c61f89fdbf8be89.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393228"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393235/image/large-8bd3ab4686a9f20d10f91aea6b34c186.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393235">With staggering volumes of 1,802 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christina O99.13m (325'3&quot;)Canadian Vickers1943">Christina O</a> can accommodate up to 36 guests across 17 staterooms, while dedicated quarters house up to 34 crew members, including her captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/393230/image/large-86db902424a61ccf59c895ff9dab4069.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/393230">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christina O99.13m (325'3&quot;)Canadian Vickers1943">yacht Christina O for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 19.5 knots.

99m classic superyacht Christina O for sale

The 99m Canadian Vickers superyacht Christina O has been listed for sale with Fraser and Morley Yachts as joint central agents.


<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1148" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AvA Yachts (Company)">AvA Yachts</a> has announced that the 25.7-metre first Kando 85 motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V25.7m (84'4&quot;)AvA Yachts2026">V</a> has been launched. The yacht was sold in 2025 with Maria Razumi of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Smart Yachts (Company)">Smart Yachts</a> introducing the buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396327/image/large-59817de000449dbe1bab7fddabc62b80.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396327">Built for long voyages, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V25.7m (84'4&quot;)AvA Yachts2026">V</a> features exterior design and naval architecture penned in-house by her Turkish builder. The full-displacement yacht is constructed with eight to 10-millimetre thick underwater steel and several watertight bulkheads.&nbsp;Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62221" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="New images of 26m in-build AvA yacht Kando 85 unveiled (2024-12-13 10:45:00 +0100)">New images of 26m in-build AvA yacht Kando 85 unveiled</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/13941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="V25.7m (84'4&quot;)AvA Yachts2026">V</a> accommodates up to eight guests across four well-appointed staterooms, with a volume of 200 GT. Her layout features a master suite located forward on the main deck, complete with a dayhead, panoramic windows, a desk, and an en suite bathroom. A full-beam VIP, a double stateroom to starboard, and a twin suite to port that can convert to a double complete the accommodation.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396328/image/large-2a69398f74f5bb986761edc79ab45116.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396328">Aft, built-in seating surrounds an outdoor dining table for alfresco meals, complemented by a spacious swim platform providing easy access to the water. The foredeck is fitted with a Jacuzzi, offering guests a relaxed space to enjoy the surroundings.In terms of propulsion system, the yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of nine knots and a top speed of 12 knots.&nbsp;Moreover,&nbsp;the second&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/15354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AvA Kando 85/02 25.7m (84'4&quot;)AvA Yachts">Kando 85</a>&nbsp;yacht is currently available for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Smart Yachts (Company)">Smart Yachts</a> and is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2027.(Photos provided courtesy of Smart Yachts.)

First AvA Kando 85 motor yacht V launched

AvA Yachts has announced that the 25.7-metre first Kando 85 motor yacht V has been launched.


<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396036/image/large-3a50d154932151bd11bb82fa65776bbd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396036">The 83.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah83.5m (273'11&quot;)Feadship2015">Savannah</a> was spotted cruising off the coast of Guernsey last Sunday. According to AIS data, she arrived from Saint Helier, the capital of Jersey in the Channel Islands.Delivered in 2015, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah83.5m (273'11&quot;)Feadship2015">Savannah</a> is the first hybrid superyacht delivered by her builder and marked a milestone for the yard upon her launch. She combines an electro-mechanical propulsion system with a streamlined hull design to enhance efficiency, extend cruising range, and reduce fuel consumption.Her interior was designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4421" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CG Design (Company)">CG Design</a>, who also collaborated on her exterior design alongside <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">De Voogt Naval Architects</a>, responsible for her naval architecture. Accommodation is provided for up to 12 guests across six staterooms, including an owner’s deck with a forward-facing master suite.Key features onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah83.5m (273'11&quot;)Feadship2015">Savannah</a> include expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces formed by the aft owner and main deck areas, as well as a semi-submerged Nemo lounge. She also offers a nine-metre aft deck pool, a touch-and-go helipad, a DJ station on the sun deck, and wellness facilities including a gym, spa, and hammam.Powered by a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5598" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Savannah83.5m (273'11&quot;)Feadship2015">Savannah</a> reaches a top speed of 17 knots and cruises comfortably at 14 knots.

Feadship yacht Savannah in Guernsey

The 83.5-metre Savannah was spotted cruising off the coast of Guernsey last Sunday.

84m hybrid Feadship superyacht Savannah in Guernsey

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> has launched the 89-metre Project 828 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milky Way89.0m (291'12&quot;)Feadship2026">Milky Way</a> from its Royal Van Lent shipyard in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396373/image/large-c575de78ebd63cb44f0b077cbc5cc8d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396373">The custom superyacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">Studio De Voogt</a>, with interiors by British design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>. The design brief was focused on creating a highly flexible multi-use yacht, with technical support for the project was provided by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6940" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Occam Marine (Company)">Occam Marine</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396372/image/large-54c666a5f387d72b6460887bd3ef21c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396372"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396371/image/large-f11ac8ce4af05e4b097343bdb3a3e882.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396371">“From the earliest concept sketches to the very last detail, bringing this project together has been a genuine pleasure,” explained David Waite-Wright, Senior Associate Designer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/61" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RWD (Company)">RWD</a>. "“Our partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> is rooted in experience, expertise and deep trust, a foundation that allows us to refine and evolve each project further with every collaboration.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396376/image/large-62c14f4ff245ee7859d3435613b510fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396376">The launch follows an earlier construction milestone in May 2025, when the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63248" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Exclusive: 89m highly-secretive Feadship 828 superyacht seen for the first time (2025-05-05 15:15:00 +0200)">yacht was seen out of the shed for the first time</a>, as her hull was launched from the NMC hull fabrication facility in Nieuw-Lekkerland.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396375/image/large-d731349f81766f1826a0446394e9bc97.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396375"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Milky Way89.0m (291'12&quot;)Feadship2026">Project 828</a> was sold in 2023 and is defined by a purposely long bow, which is designed to optimise her exterior deck spaces. Her interior incorporates soft, flowing lines, creating a cohesive spatial experience throughout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396324/image/large-d7c701ac79a9f785ee73706e82a68384.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396324">“We refined the language with a very strong vertical bow and an emphasis on the long structural lines of the decks,” added Matt Bacon, Lead Designer at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/30" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Voogt Naval Architects (Company)">Studio De Voogt</a>. “The mast has a very strong character to balance the volumes of the superstructure.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396323/image/large-f71c6523299ec8b45784e401bab8b1b4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396323">

89m Feadship project 828 Milky Way launched in Amsterdam

The 89m Feadship superyacht Feadship 828, Project Milky Way,  has been launched. 

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89m Feadship 828 yacht Milky Way launched in Amsterdam

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering Yachts</a> has unveiled the interior concept for its 33-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering</a> 110, developed in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>. The reveal offers a first look inside the model, with the first hull currently under construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/372249/image/large-9ffc2bdc420009249ec1e58cf2df10ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/372249">Conceived as a crossover yacht, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16391" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering 110/0133.3m (109'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2027">Bering 110</a> aims to combine explorer yacht capabilities with the volume and comfort more commonly associated with larger vessels. While her steel hull and projected range of more than 5,000 nautical miles highlight her exploration credentials, her interior design takes a more restrained direction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396259/image/large-f625f19ab89d937510477f384352590f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396259"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396260/image/large-a2b92ec224adb00b9d7dd82abc89d6e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396260">According to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a>, the model’s interiors draw inspiration from Far Eastern principles of simplicity, balance and precision. The main saloon has been conceived as a continuous living space where the lounge, dining area and window seating flow naturally into one another. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396261/image/large-cc4e5a6cd3ef0e8648071aa84ed8aa4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396261">Warm wood panelling, soft neutral tones, raw marble surfaces and placed burgundy accents are meticulously layered, while a curved sofa serves as the focal point of the lounge. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396263/image/large-0399d48b166deffd4f40f4913f613896.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396263">Moreover, textured stone and bronze-toned detailing are combined with carefully layered lighting, while a sculptural staircase frames her darker finishes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396262/image/large-ce40fe1687e59360a3005f217a6e43f4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396262" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396270/image/large-ad0ab9b178534091e4385f873d3d1d9c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396270">Full-height wooden windows let in abundant natural light and the surrounding sea views. Cana Gokhan of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4720" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Red Yacht Design (Company)">Red Yacht Design</a> further remarks,“The details are clean and deliberate, with subtle nods to the discipline of calligraphy.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396266/image/large-e4501624263e2141f062a608fa7b3791.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396266">Her interiors are imagined as a space where guests can genuinely unwind. Rather than displaying traditional superyacht opulence, the yacht’s design prioritises stillness, comfort and liveability.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396267/image/large-b4c50c8988ec45e5ee044bbec49a62ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396267" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396264/image/large-8b953afd3227d4243379a0203dd395a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396264">The layout remains closely aligned with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">Bering</a>'s explorer identity. Her asymmetrical main saloon benefits from generous width and circulation. The owner's suite, additional guest accommodations and crew areas have been configured for extended stays onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396269/image/large-0acb9673d1b760945dfd2d9b0b56ca8f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396269" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">&nbsp;Dedicated storage with ample space for necessary supplies and equipment have also been incorporated to support long-range cruising and self-sufficiency at sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396268/image/large-ab189de88814a2399080943d53faafd3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396268" style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-family: &quot;Open Sans&quot;, sans-serif; position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 1rem 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 13.6px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/396265/image/large-9161f81cc4dbee429d677289fd44aba4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/396265">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16391" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering 110/0133.3m (109'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2027">Bering 110</a> forms part of the shipyard's growing Superyacht Division, with additional interior details expected to be revealed as the project progresses. According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a>,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4385" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering Yachts (Company)">&nbsp;Bering</a> has several yachts in-build including the 49.68-metre Bering 165 yacht, and the first hull of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/16391" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bering 110/0133.3m (109'3&quot;)Bering Yachts2027">Bering 110</a>.&nbsp;

 Bering unveils interior concept for in-build 33m explorer yacht Bering 110

Bering has unveiled the interior concept for its in-build 33-metre explorer yacht Bering 110, developed in collaboration with Red Yacht Design. 


The inaugural <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> is taking place in Hong Kong on the 5 and 6 of June, at the Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel. The summit aims to develop the Asian superyacht market in a bid to attract more yachts to the region.Like our successful <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/232" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Superyacht Summit - 2024">Gulf Superyacht Summit</a>, the two day event will include a Networking Dinner on the first evening of the event, where attendees can network with colleagues from across the industry.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307397/image/large-021baa62f67a7e639d039baac6c862d8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307397">Wednesday 5 June 202408:30 - 09:30 - Welcome Coffee09:30 - 09:35 Opening words by Merijn de Waard, Founder &amp; Director of SuperYacht Times09:35 - 09:55 Presentation of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht ReportA presentation of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Report by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a>' Head of Intelligence Ralph Dazert. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309975/image/large-c22e0e43dd649aa64696445bcc840c69.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309975">09:55 - 10:15 - Welcome words from Invest Hong KongA warm welcome to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit">Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit</a> from Head of Consulate and Chamber Engagement, KC Lam of I<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7628" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="InvestHK (Company)">nvest HK</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307307/image/large-8d54dfdb69ee631869a97ec4ac183d65.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307307">10:15 - 11:00 - Managing &amp; operating yachts in the Asia-PacificLooking from an operational perspective, this panel will look at the challenges faced by yachts cruising in the region. It will give an overview of the maintenance and refit of yachts already in Asia and look at the infrastructure currently in situ, while also discussing topics such as insurance and training.Confirmed speakers:&nbsp;<ul><li>Joe Yuen, Lodestone Yachts</li><li>Andy Shorten, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2986" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Lighthouse Consultancy (Company)">The Lighthouse Consultancy</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Colin Dawson, Managing Director, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7583" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The George Group (Company)">The George Group</a> and Technical Representative on behalf of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7582" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Howden Insurance (Company)">Howden Insurance Brokers</a>,</li><li>Nigel Tang, Captain of 53.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/62" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nonni II53.4m (175'2&quot;)Mariotti Yachts2008">Nonni II</a></li><li>Gordon&nbsp;Fernandes of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Asia Pacific Superyachts (Company)">Asia Pacific Superyachts</a></li></ul>11:00 - 11:30 - Coffee Break<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307323/image/large-affe86b63505c3ad70e45c0449d77f65.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307323">11:30 - 11:55 - Building a yacht charter fleet in AsiaQ&amp;A with Omi Tanchanok Vajarodaya owner of the 31.45-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/412" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astondoa S.A. (Astilleros) (Company)">Astondoa</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="For Your Eyes Only31.45m (103'2&quot;)Astondoa S.A. (Astilleros)2004">For Your Eyes Only</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307396/image/large-474df6f3ff101fc0b240a336a687028e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307396">11:55 - 12:35 -&nbsp;How to get more yachts in Asia-Pacific and develop a charter market?&nbsp;The Asia-Pacific region has a huge amount to offer charter clients, with the islands of Thailand and Indonesia, the waters of the Maldives, Seychelles and beyond, yet it is not one of the most heavily frequented regions for superyachts. This panel will cover the potential of the region, and discuss ways that we can encourage more owners to bring their yachts to Asia.Confirmed Speakers:&nbsp;<ul><li>David Good, CEO, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) (Company)">Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX)</a></li><li>Lies Sol of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a></li><li>Eric Noyel of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> Asia</li><li>Julien Solari Asia Chief Commercial Officer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309991/image/large-c8033114758ba1206f27ae9c0a2753af.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309991">12:35 - 13:05 - How Dubai became a hub for UHWNI superyachtsWe delve into the evolution of Dubai's status as a premier destination for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) and their superyachts, exploring the factors behind its rise as a hub in the superyacht industry. From its strategic location to its luxurious amenities and services, we discover why Dubai has become the sought-after playground for the world's most affluent yacht owners.Confirmed Speakers:<ul><li>Issam Kazim, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6865" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai Tourism (Company)">Dubai Economy &amp; Tourism</a></li></ul>13:05 - 14:30 - Networking Lunch<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307321/image/large-2e3072bc0dd28de357a73a27a5004c00.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307321">14:30 - 15:10 -&nbsp;Selling superyachts in AsiaA panel discussion with a number of local brokerage experts, discussing the most important topics around the sale of superyachts in the Asian markets. The panel will cover topics such as; the current state of the market, how it has developed over the past decade, the potential of the region and its individual countries, the owners and what needs to change – among other topics.&nbsp;Confirmed speakers:<ul><li>James Clayton, Sales Director, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Simpson Superyachts (Company)">Simpson Superyachts</a></li><li>Mark Woodmansey, Head of Brokerage, Asia at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burgess (Company)">Burgess</a></li><li>Carmen Lau Stratton, Senior Advisor, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a></li><li>Andrew Pitchford, Director of Sales &amp; Marketing, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4876" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ferretti Group (Company)">Ferretti Group</a> Asia Pacific</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312935/image/large-4409d82982969c9bb42725989af517e9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312935">15:10 - 15:40 - Interview with Kenneth Leung of the Lai Sun Group 15:40 - 17:00 - Closing Drinks 19:30 - Networking Dinner<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307398/image/large-8d10ab6b89e8ae695f9b0da924da1d2e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307398">Thursday 6 June 202408:45 - 09:45 - Welcome Coffee<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/311016/image/large-39c2d6db22396c0bfdaa7ea252c383e3.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/311016">09:45 - 10:20 - The Business of Marinas: How to build a successful marina in AsiaFrom leveraging regional market trends to embracing sustainable practices, we dissect the blueprint for a prosperous marina venture.&nbsp;Confirmed speakers:<ul><li>Jonathan Sit of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/one-15-marina" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">ONE°15 Marina</a></li><li>Ekrem Reyhancioglu of Poralu Marine</li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307358/image/large-22476031d86caf8307535a3f051578fe.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307358">10:20 - 11:00 - How European yacht builders try to attract more Asian clientsWith shipyard's fixing their sights on the Asian market, is it necessary for superyacht designs to be tailored specifically to buyers from this region? The topic will cover the design requests made by Asian or Asia-based clients, the rising popularity of certain models in the region, the cruising trends of clients within the region and the differences between the various countries within the region from a design perspective.Confirmed speakers:<ul><li>Giorgio Cassetta, Founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4478" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cassetta Yacht Designers (Company)">Cassetta Yacht Designers</a></li><li>Gabriele Stella, Head of Sales, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a></li><li>Federico Rossi of &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1080" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rossinavi (Company)">Rossinavi</a></li><li>Burak Akgül of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/224" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Turquoise Yachts (Company)">Turquoise Yachts</a></li></ul>11:00 - 11:30 - Coffee Break<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307359/image/large-d8f5aa56e46fdb51eb14b30cca77cfcc.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307359">11:30 - 11:55 - Creating a charter market in Indonesia with Phinisi yachtsExplore the potential of Indonesia's charter market with Phinisi yachts. Learn how to navigate regulatory challenges, tap into local demand, and create unforgettable experiences for travellers amidst Indonesia's stunning archipelago.Confirmed Speakers:• Yann Martinie de Maisonneuve, Co-Founder &amp; Director, Pacific High Cruises<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309234/image/large-34e81ff8fbf606ff1bc99eca407cd45a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309234">11:55 - 12:35 - The future of yacht construction in AsiaWith a number of yacht builders, such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/517" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cheoy Lee (Company)">Cheoy Lee</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">Silver Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a> and <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/horizon-yachts" target="_blank">Horizon</a>, already producing yachts in the region, we take a look at the wider state of the Asian yacht building market. The panel will evaluate the challenges currently faced by builders within the region, looking into topics such as the labour market, supply chain and local demand. &nbsp;Confirmed Speakers:<ul><li>Rod Davis, Chief Operating Officer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Silver Yachts (Company)">Silver Yachts</a></li><li>Allen Leng, Heysea</li><li>Glenn Armstrong, Maritime Cook Islands</li><li>Dan Mundy, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1394" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Alexander (Company)">Ocean Alexander</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/312355/image/large-14824302df75c8c9cef44e85bfedc550.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/312355">12:35 - 13:10 - Navigating the new-build journey<ul><li>Yerin Hobson, CEO, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4946" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Arrow Monaco (Company)">Arrow Monaco</a></li><li>Roy Chan, Legalmapp</li><li>Antony Cowie, Cowie &amp; Co</li></ul>13:10 - 14:40 - Networking Lunch<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307362/image/large-7f9224df385587b9d7964b1dba907223.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307362">14:40 - 15:10 - Travelling off the beaten trackQ&amp;A with Nick Davies, Managing Director at Cookson Adventures<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/307361/image/large-f7a1a396c636bdee0fc1796be60a0d28.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/307361">15:00 - 15:55 - Keynote interview with Rose Damen of Damen YachtingRose Damen, Managing Director, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/damen-yachting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Damen Yachting</a> will join us for the keynote interview to close the two day event. The Q&amp;A will cover <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/damen-yachting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Damen Yachting</a>'s perspective on the value of the Asia-Pacific region, the yard's strategy over the coming years and the changing landscape of the superyacht construction sector. 15:55 - 16:00 - Closing Words&nbsp;by Merijn de Waard, Founder &amp; Director of SuperYacht Times<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309712/image/large-06de7766ac2658eed9825f9bdb17b7cf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309712">

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024 programme

New topics and speakers have now been unveiled for the inaugural Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024.

Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024 programme announced

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On 5 and 6 June, SuperYacht Times will host the first edition of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit. This two-day event will be held at the Renaissance Harbour View Hotel in Hong Kong. The goal of this brand new summit is to develop the Asian superyacht market and attract more yachts to the region.&nbsp; The Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit will be an important meeting place for key decision-makers from the different Asian regions as well as global superyacht industry professionals. You can expect to hear about the development of Asia as a superyacht cruising destination and how to get more Asian clients interested in the construction, purchase, and charter of yachts.&nbsp; Join the discussion and make a difference in this exciting market while expanding your network with the most influential people in the region.

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The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2024, previously known as The International Superyacht Summit was acquired by <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times</a> in May 2022. &nbsp; This 2-day annual event seeks to inform, assist and advise yachting clients and related interested parties, with the goal to develop the Gulf as a superyacht winter destination. &nbsp; The Gulf region is of growing importance to the superyacht industry. Dubai has some of the biggest marina developments in the world and the annual Formula 1 event in Abu Dhabi attracts a large crowd of superyachts. A growing number of yachts are using the UAE as a hub from where they travel further east to places like the Seychelles, Maldives, Indonesia and Thailand. &nbsp; Not only is the region establishing itself as a superyacht hub, but also Dubai aims to become the crypto capital of the world. With a lot of new wealth being created in this market sector, the region will also be of growing importance to yacht builders and brokers looking to engage with new clients.

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Over 170 people attend day one of the Asia-Pacific Superyacht Summit 2024